Removing A-Pillar

Fig 1: A-Pillar Component Location (Cayman, Cayman S, Cayman GTS, Cayman "Black/Style Edition", Boxster "Black/Style Edition", Cayman GT4)

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Grind down welded seams -A- on the door hinges.

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Grind down welded seams -A- on the door hinges.

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

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Mark cut X in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.
Mark and make cut. → Distance: 60 mm

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Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill .

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Heat bonding areas.

5.1. Remove A-pillar.

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